Le Comptoir du Relais – Traditional French Bistro in Paris
Le Comptoir du Relais – A Lively Saint-Germain Bistro Classic
Set on the lively Carrefour de l’Odéon, Le Comptoir du Relais brings together generous French bistro cooking, Left Bank energy and the influential culinary style of Yves Camdeborde. The compact dining room and pavement terrace feel animated rather than formal, making it a natural stop for a spontaneous lunch, an evening meal or a pause while exploring Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
TLC Paris tip: Le Comptoir is best approached as a spontaneous Paris bistro experience rather than a carefully choreographed fine-dining reservation. Arrive outside peak dining times when possible, or accept that a wait may be part of the atmosphere, then continue through Odéon, Rue de Buci or the streets leading towards the Luxembourg Gardens.
Le Comptoir du Relais
Set at Carrefour de l’Odéon, Le Comptoir du Relais is a lively Saint-Germain institution created by chef Yves Camdeborde. Generous French bistro cooking, carefully sourced ingredients and natural wines meet an intimate dining room and bustling terrace, delivering the warm, convivial Left Bank experience many visitors imagine when dreaming of Paris.
French bistro dining, people-watching & Left Bank atmosphere
Lively, intimate, warm & unmistakably Parisian
Generous bistro dishes, natural wines, a busy terrace & close-set tables
Yes, for a classic Saint-Germain bistro experience
Carrefour de l’Odéon, 6th arrondissement
Odéon, Rue de Buci & Luxembourg Garden
1.5–2 hours, excluding possible waiting time
No reservations; arrive early or outside peak hours